On this episode, Brother Richard Hendrick joins us from Donegal, Ireland. Brother Richard is our teacher as we gather for a virtual retreat at Ards Friary. You don't want to miss his powerful words about embracing stillness, hope, and the significance of the month of November. Truly a special treat for GTR listeners! Plus an update on Choose Hope, and more!

On this episode: Back from Italy. Sharing insights from a special pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi, Florence, Venice and more. Looking for great new music? Brooke shares the backstory behind Resurrection Letters Vol. 1 by Andrew Peterson. Parenting moody teenagers, and much more!

Broadcasting from the Loyola Retreat House in Clinton, Ohio. Special guests Pastor Nathan Cromly and Pastor Linda Isaiah share highlights from the Arise retreat. Find out how you can apply the messages from the retreat to your own life and circumstance. Preparing for Italy and taking your prayers on pilgrimage, and much more.

In this episode: Finding inspiration in Orthodoxy. A quick look at the history, beauty, and heritage of the Orthodox tradition. Fr. Nathan Cromly is back with a Padre in Your Pocket. Feedback from Mari in New York City about the connection between our physical and spiritual fitness. Jim Caviezel delivers a powerful talk at the FOCUS Conference. Feedback from Michelle about the Holy Land and an upcoming marriage conference, and much more!

In this final episode before Easter: 15 Ways to observe Holy Week. Click here for the full article. Special Guest Bobbi Bankovich is in studio to talk about discovering our spiritual gifts. She talks about this survey that helps uncover our particular charisms and how to use them. Exciting news about Arise and bringing you into the retreat in a virtual way. Autism Awareness month, and much more!

Also, Brooke shared the information in episode #091 about the Jim and Joy show on EWTN. You are invited to call the program and you may be put on-air! The date is: Monday, April 17 from 1-2 CST (that's 2-3 EST). You can call in anytime during that date/time! The number to call is: 205-271-2980 -or- 800-221-9460. You are welcome to leave feedback, ask questions, and be a part of the show!

In this episode: Taking the show on the road to Sivlis, IL! Home of American Pickers and John Deere. Brooke is joined by co-host Vicki and Christina as they road trip back to Ohio after a weekend retreat. Lots to talk about, including favorite recipes, good shows to watch, observing the feast of All Souls and All Saints, and much more. Special guest Lisa Levy also joins Brooke to talk about her husband's journey of faith from Judaism to Catholicism, adopting five children, and why working as a hospice nurse has shown her that what matters most is how we love.

In this episode: Gearing up for Labor Day. A listener asks a question about "natural vs. medicated" childbirth. Quite literally a topic about labor day! Brooke shares her birth experience with no epidural and having a "virtual doula." You can watch the video of Brooke's Birth Story (referenced in this episode), here. Also, movie recommendations, back-to-school emotions, and more!

Bongiorno! Brooke is back after a 2-week pilgrimage to Italy, with stories, adventures, and a few spiritual reflections. Seeing Pope Francis, renewing wedding vows, men in speedos, and much more! We would love to hear from you! Send us a Voxer message (BrookeTaylor1 is the profile name) or shoot us an e-mail at: feedback@goodthingsradio.com. Thank you to our Podbean patrons and to YOU for taking the time to download the show!

In this episode, Brooke is joined by the Children of Maryreligious order. Mother Margaret Mary, Sister Agnes Immaculae and SisterFaustina Maria share their stories of conversion and consecration. How does onego from virtually no faith to a Catholic nun? Each woman shares her love storywith God. Listener feedback, and much more!

Book:I Will Think of Everything - You, Think Only of Loving Me!Click here.